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Marco Masciola

Author: Marco Masciola

Marco Masciola is a Senior Partner Solutions Architect for the Global Sustainability Partner Segment at Amazon Web Services. Marco helps AWS partners build and deliver their sustainability solutions through the AWS cloud.

Architecture for wind turbine digital twin solution

Physics on AWS: Optimizing wind turbine performance using OpenFAST in a digital twin

Wind energy plays a crucial role in global decarbonization efforts by generating emission-free power from an abundant resource. In 2022, wind energy produced 2100 terawatt-hours (TWh) globally, or over 7% of global electricity, with expectations to reach 7400 TWh by 2030. Despite its potential, several challenges must be addressed to help meet grid decarbonization targets. […]